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Japan Risks Policy Volatility From Lackluster COVID-19 and Olympics Responses
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On 20 June 2021, the Japanese government ended a national state of emergency that had lasted since April, lifting it in all prefectures except Okinawa.

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Different Law, Same Challenges: New Japanese FDI Rules Unlikely to Deter Activist Investors
Different Law, Same Challenges: New Japanese FDI Rules Unlikely to Deter Activist Investors 1200 675 Blackpeak

In November 2019, Japanese legislators revised the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, requiring foreign investors to obtain government approval before purchasing 1% or more of a listed Japanese company in industries considered sensitive to national security.

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Financial Times | US Sanctions Companies Linked to Japanese Yakuza
Financial Times | US Sanctions Companies Linked to Japanese Yakuza 1200 675 Blackpeak

David Suzuki’s opinion on the sanctions that the US government has imposed on companies linked to Japanese anti-social forces.

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Risks in Japanese Infrastructure Investment
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Infrastructure development in Japan carries specific risks to investors. In this briefing, we highlight some of the key issues.

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Corporate Governance Reform: Enhancing Japan’s Power to EARN
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The implementation of the Corporate Governance Code (“CG Code”) in Japan has been a central pillar of the Abe administration’s Japan Revitalization Strategy.

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Cyber security Challenges in Japan’s Cryptocurrency Market
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In December 2017, the price of a bitcoin was more than USD 19,000 – nearly fifteen times the price for an ounce of gold. But while gold is a physical object…

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Anti-social Forces Screening in Japan
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In Japan, screening for Anti-social Forces (ASF) issues requires careful, thorough review in each case. Careful and professional ASF screening cannot be achieved with a simple compliance database review…

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Security Awareness in Japan
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Despite being one of the safest countries in the world, Japan lags behind many other economies when it comes to security and safety measures to protect the country against major threats such as terrorism, cyber-attacks or geopolitical tensions.

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Forbes | The Odds And Perils Of Gambling Successfully On Japan’s New Casinos
Forbes | The Odds And Perils Of Gambling Successfully On Japan’s New Casinos 1200 675 Blackpeak

David Suzuki’s opinion on the new casino legislation in Japan in an article for Forbes.

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Bloomberg | Japan May Cripple Its Casinos
Bloomberg | Japan May Cripple Its Casinos 1200 675 Blackpeak

When Japan’s parliament legalized casino gambling last year, it created a wave of excitement among casino operators and institutional investors.

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